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Thousands of Tennesseans join in nationwide protests of President Donald Trump

By Paige Pfleger, Justin BarneyandLaTonya Turner

April 5, 2025

Rain and flooding didn’t stop Tennesseans from attending the “Hands Off” protest of the Trump administration’s current policies at Centennial Park on Saturday.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Aftyn Behn, Department of Veterans Affairs, Donald Trump, lgbtq, protest

Women are the fastest growing group among U.S. veterans. Here’s how a Nashville dental clinic served them this week.

By Catherine Sweeney

November 15, 2024

The United States has more female veterans than ever, and Tennessee is no exception. Veterans Affairs data estimates the state will be home to nearly 60,000 female veterans by 2045. 

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: dental access, Department of Veterans Affairs, female veterans

Vietnam veterans of Middle Tennessee

By Mary Mancini

May 22, 2024

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Vietnam veterans served their country abroad — and most faced a very difficult road when they returned.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans, vietnam war

Mass Vaccinations Restart In Nashville After A Week Lost To Weather

By Blake Farmer

February 19, 2021

Veteran receives COVID-19 vaccine

The VA is putting out an open call to its patients in Middle Tennessee. Anyone over age 55 who can get to the Murfreesboro or Nashville campuses Saturday can get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: coronavirus vaccine, Department of Veterans Affairs

Low Number of Veterans Turn Out for Nashville Town Hall Meeting

By emily west

August 29, 2014

Low numbers of veterans asked questions at today’s town hall meeting hosted by the Veterans Affairs Regional Office in downtown Nashville today.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville VA, VA Town Hall Meeting

Embattled VA Taps Nashville Health Care Exec To Advise Agency Overhaul

By Blake Farmer

June 25, 2014

The Department of Veterans Affairs has brought on a Nashville health care executive to help right the ship after a scandal over wait times. Dr. Jonathan Perlin is taking a 60-day leave from his position as chief medical officer of HCA.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Department of Veterans Affairs, HCA

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